One of the painters, a corrupt man, solicited bribes from all the women he painted. When it was Chao~Chun's turn to be painted, however, she refused to submit to this extortion. Out of malice, he painted a large birthmark on the face of her portrait, and she was chosen to be the peace offering.

The day came when the barbarians arrived to escort their new queen home, and when Wang Chao~Chun emerged, everyone could plainly see she was the most beautiful woman present. The emperor wanted to renege on his promise, but his ministers convinced him it would bring further warfare and bloodshed. Reluctantly he had to let her go, but because of her courage and self-sacrifice, she brought peace to the two nations for many years to come.